ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

modest sound quality

ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

sharp display resolution

fast charging support

average build quality

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) and ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
70 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) vs. ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm 35.87 cm x 24.95 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Plastic
Colour Solar blue Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, 86% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black, VESA DisplayHDR Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 18 MB 12 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera Privacy shutter
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included McAfee (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook S 15 OLED (S5504VA) ASUS Vivobook 16 (X1605ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) -
Model Number L1090W MB116W
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